Hamilton City Libraries

Coming Home focuses on the return of troops and the impact of war on this country, and is the National Digital Forum's Commemoration of the 90th Anniversary of the end of World War I. Follow the link from our homepage to search Coming Home content, which includes over 7000 images, plus many other items. ... more...

The prize for 2009 has been won by novelist Jenny Pattrick. The prize includes a stipend for the successful author to produce a work of literature, inspired by residency at the villa Isola Bella in Menton, France, where iconic writer Katherine Mansfield lived and wrote. Previous recipients include Janet Frame, Lloyd Jones, Whiti Ihimaera, Vincent O'Sullivan and Dame Fiona Kidman. The New... more...

Come along to the Central Library on 17th November to hear Judith Edwards from Books for Kids talking about reading for kids of all ages. All welcome. Details are on our webpage.... more...

In this time of economic turmoil, safe investment in property is vital. The top ten safest locations are listed in this month’s Property investor magazine feature article. ... more...

This is the humorous tale of Lucy, a woman who panics after her husband of 18 years walks out on her. And if that is not enough, she has to deal with her rebellious teenage daughter Tally. Visit our Adult fiction pages for reviews of this and more new novels.... more...